Talent Networking Group doing the right thing

The pandemic has certainly taken its toll of the showbiz scene, especially in our region.

Our entertainers are feeling the heat very badly and so are their counterparts in India, and in the Maldives, as well.

There is absolutely nothing that any of us can do to make showbiz some kind of a happening scene.

All we can do now is…yes, just watch and wait!

In the meanwhile, there are still opportunities for artistes to showcase their talents, so that music lovers would know that their favourites are still very much active, and haven’t disappeared from the music scene…altogether.

What is gaining popularity now are social media platforms where artistes are given the opportunity to entertain music lovers.

The Talent Networking Group is one such setup that has impressed me, and has featured quite a few very talented artistes, especially from India – the Anglo-Indian sector.

I’ve also seen some of our artistes doing their thing, on this platform, via TNGlive.

What makes this TNG group extra special is that the people involved are innovative and are coming up with new ideas, on a regular basis.

Yes, they are expanding in order to give other talented folks the opportunity to come on the scene and display their culinary skills, dancing, etc., in addition to singing.

This is the new weekly setup, as indicated, on social media, by those responsible for the Talent Networking Group.

Says Derek J. Wheeler, one of TNG’s liverwires…

“It’s been an eventful year for all of us and, boy, what a ride it has been at TNG! But, time to shake things up a little and inject some new life, as we look at another long lockdown ahead.

“We are spicing up the weekends at TNG – throwing it open to the whole family to rock the joint, with your singing, your instrumental gigs, cooking, baking – whatever rocks your weekends at home. Time to share it with the rest of the family!

“And, this is the new scene:

“TNG Throwback Thursday

– Sing us some old songs, cook us a memory or just go old school on us in whatever way you like.

“TNG FriYAY

– We are just happy it’s a Friday. TGIF and all! So just come on out and do your thing. We are there to support you.

“TNG Saturday Swag

– The spotlight closure to our hip weekends. Calling all you rock stars to close it out with a bang for us all.”

Last Thursday, the spotlight was on Vrinda and Lynette throwing it back with some golden oldies – both in Hindi and English – while on Friday it was Shania, in the limelight, with an exclusive country and western set.

And, on Saturday, the inimitable singing chef Nigel Galway took centre stage, with his extremely talented and pretty daughter Leanne. It was certainly a rocking session!

Remember, TNGlive is not confined to India only. Sri Lankans, too, can show the world that we have got it all and are only waiting for the pandemic to slow down to boom into action…live on stage.

Melantha Perera would provide you with all the details as to how you could be a part of TNGlive. And, it’s all so simple – you do it from home, singing live, of course, to pre-recorded tracks. Yes, it’s as easy as that.

All you need to do now is give a shout to Melantha on 0773958888